How to Do Chest Stretch
A beginner-friendly upper body mobility exercise that primarily targets the chest and front shoulders while helping to improve posture, increase flexibility, and reduce tightness from prolonged sitting or upper body training.
Exercise Details
Level
Beginner
Primary Skill
Flexibility
Muscles
Primary
Chest
Correct Form
1. Start standing with feet shoulder-width apart, arms relaxed at your sides.
2. Raise your arms out to your sides at shoulder height, elbows bent at 90°, fingers point up.
3. Squeeze your shoulder blades, keeping elbows and shoulders in line.
4. Maintain a gentle backbend while open the chest.
2. Raise your arms out to your sides at shoulder height, elbows bent at 90°, fingers point up.
3. Squeeze your shoulder blades, keeping elbows and shoulders in line.
4. Maintain a gentle backbend while open the chest.
Common Mistakes
Don't let your shoulders hunch up towards your ears; keep them relaxed.
Pro Tips
1. Keep your chest open and your back straight.
2. Your upper arms should be parallel to the floor.
2. Your upper arms should be parallel to the floor.
